Solve the Proportion $\frac { x + 6 } { 5 } = \frac { x + 8 } { 7 }$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Solve the proportion.
- $\frac { x + 6 } { 5 } = \frac { x + 8 } { 7 }$

• A) \(- 2\)
• B) \(- 1\)
• C) 1
• D) 2

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